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Frank McGlynn Sr.

Oct 26, 1866 - May 18, 1951 (84 years old) in San Francisco, California, USA

Gaunt-looking American character actor Frank McGlynn Sr. is best remembered for his many portrayals in 1930s and 1940s historical films of US President Abraham Lincoln. McGlynn began performing on stage in 1896. Prior to that, he had been a practicing lawyer, a graduate of the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.

Known For

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Boom Town
Deacon
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Love Affair
Orphanage Superintendent (uncredited)
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In Old California
Undetermined Minor Role
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Sergeant York
Mountaineer (uncredited)
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Broadway Melody of 1938
Boarding House Resident (uncredited)
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Captain Blood
Reverend Ogle
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The Plainsman
Abraham Lincoln

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